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Nancy Mace Announces Exit From Congress After South Carolina Governor Bid Falls Short

Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina says her time in elected office is coming to an end after her unsuccessful bid for governor, announcing plans to leave Congress when her current term expires in January 2027.

In a message posted on social media Wednesday, Mace said she intends to return to the private sector, noting that she had previously pledged to serve only three terms in Congress.

“It has been an incredible honor,” Mace wrote, thanking supporters and reflecting on her years in public service.

Mace has represented South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District since 2021 and made history as the first Republican woman from the state elected to Congress. Before her time in Washington, she served in the South Carolina House of Representatives and built a career in business and media.

Her announcement came after she finished outside the top tier in the Republican primary race to replace term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster. The contest advanced to a runoff between Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who received backing from President Donald Trump, and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.

Following the election results, Mace shared a lengthy statement thanking voters and describing her service to the state as the greatest honor of her life. She emphasized that her decisions in office were driven by what she believed was best for her constituents.

One issue that became a major focus during her final year in Congress involved efforts to increase transparency surrounding records connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mace was among a small group of House Republicans who supported legislation aimed at releasing additional government files related to the case.

She also pushed for further congressional oversight of the matter, arguing that transparency and accountability were essential regardless of political consequences.

Mace later suggested that her position on the issue may have hurt her politically but said she remained comfortable with her decision.

According to Mace, standing by her principles was more important than winning another election, even if it came at a personal political cost.

On the morning after the primary, Mace appeared to take her defeat in stride, joking about the outcome while commenting on other political developments around the country.

Her departure will mark the end of a congressional career that frequently placed her at the center of some of Washington’s most closely watched political battles. Whether through policy fights, oversight investigations, or high-profile debates within her own party, Mace remained one of the most visible Republican voices in Congress during her tenure.